GRE Word List
ENGULF
surround and swallow up
The meaning of the word engulf is surround and swallow up.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hypochondriac | person unduly worried about his health; worrier without cause about illness; ADJ. CF. hypochondria: neurosis that one is or is becoming ill; CF. abdomen |
| outskirts | fringes; outer borders (as of a city); Ex. outskirts of Boston |
| provision | act of providing; something provided; preparatory measure; provisions: necessary supplies (esp. food); stipulation; condition in an agreement; Ex. According to the provisions of the agreement |
| stumble | trip and almost fall; proceed unsteadily; act falteringly; N. |
| recrimination | countercharges; V. recriminate |
| refuse | anything discarded or rejected as worthless; trash |
| imperil | put in danger |
| deciduous | falling off at a specific season or stage of growth as of leaves; Ex. deciduous tree/teeth |
| acclaim | applaud; praise; greet with great approval; announce with great approval; Ex. The new drung has been acclaimed as the most important discoveries for years; N: strong expression of approval and praise |
| flay | strip off skin; plunder; remove the skin from; criticize harshly |